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Broomfield Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broomfield Greens

12451 Sheridan BlvdBroomfield, CO 80020
Senior Living
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Ten 49
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten 49

1049 E 9th AveBroomfield, CO 80020
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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments priced from $1,050. Westbury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ten 30 & Ten 49 ApartmentsHuron1BR,1BA$1,050
Westbury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
VegaCressida1BR,1BA$1,124
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8532BR,2BA$1,179
Webster Lake Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1,204
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,217
Aspen Park ApartmentsCandlewood1BR,1BA$1,223
Highland Way Apartments1 bedroom with in-unit W/D for only $1,249/month!1BR,1BA$1,249
Reserve at NorthglennEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,313
Canyon Chase1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.92 price per square foot A2 Model at Willow Run Village in the in the The Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the B1 Model at Promenade at Hunters Glen starting at $1,699 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Run VillageA21BR,1BA$1.92
Promenade at Hunters GlenB12BR,1BA$1.96
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8582BR,2BA$1.56
Hawthorne Hill 21X1 7161BR,1BA$1.89
Ironwood at the Ranch1x1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.98
Reserve at NorthglennAspen1BR,1BA$1.81
Hawthorne HillA11BR,1BA$1.98
Aspen Park ApartmentsRiver Birch1BR,1BA$1.83
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.79
Westbury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.91

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Denver, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?

Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $115 which is $2,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

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